Know Your Unit; Product View; Assembly - Troy-Bilt TB6040 XP Operator's Manual

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and
pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for
complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read the operator's manual(s) and follow all
warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
• DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT
WARNING:
It has been proven that fuel containing greater
than 15% ethanol will likely damage this engine and void the
warranty.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
• OIL
Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil.
• CHOKE CONTROL
1. • FULL choke position
2. • PARTIAL choke position
3. • RUN choke position
• HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. You may get burned.
These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned
off they remain hot for a short time.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
Thrown objects and loud noise can cause
severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection
meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection
when operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Small objects can be propelled at high speed,
causing injury. Keep away from the rotating rotor.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
Keep all bystanders, especially children and
pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.) from the operating area.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

APPLICATIONS
As a trimmer:
• Cutting grass and light weeds.
• Edging
• Decorative trimming around trees,
fences, etc.
Throttle Lock-out
On/Off Stop
Control
D-Handle
Click Link
Shaft Housing
Cutting Head Shield
Cutting Head
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE
1. Loosen the bolt on the handle just enough to move
it (Fig. 1).
2. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 16),
move the D-handle to the location that provides the
best grip.
3. Tighten the bolt until the D-handle is secure. (Fig. 1)
INSTALL THE CUTTING HEAD SHIELD
1. Place the cutting head shield onto the guard mount
bracket, making sure to align the holes on the shield
with the ones in the guard mount bracket. (Fig. 2)
2. Take the 4 shield screws and screw each one into
the shield until finger tight.
3. Using a Flat Head or T-20 screw driver, tighten the
screws until the shield is firmly in place.
INSTALL THE SHOULDER SUPPORT
1. Put the shoulder support on using the clip. (Fig. 3).
2. Adjust by lifting slightly on the rear of the lower clip
then push or pull the loose end of the strap length to
fit the operator's size and comfort. (Fig. 4).
3. Attach the shoulder clip to the unit. (Fig. 5)
Support Clip
Adjustment
Tab
Fig. 4
Spark Plug
Choke
Lever
Fuel Cap
Shaft Grip
Primer
Bulb
Throttle
Control
Muffler
Air Filter
Cover
Starter Rope
Grip
Line Cutting
Blade
D-Handle
6 in.
(15.24 cm)
Minimum
Bolt
Fig. 1
Screw (4)
Cutting Head
Shield
Guard Mount
Bracket
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Support Fitting
Fig. 5
3